BFG Five Star Foodstuff is a reputable supplier of premium meat products, specializing in high quality imports from Australia
BEEF
WE OFFER PREMIUM GRAIN-FED BEEF
Our range includes a large variety of manufacturers, value and quality options – from beef burger to custom-cut steaks to satisfy all your business and operational needs. We offer Australian Premium Grain-fed and Grass-fed beef, U.S. Prime and other graded beefs and beef from South Africa in different cuts and packages. Also minced beef in any required specification.
TYPES OF BEEF WE OFFER
In addition to a wide range and affordable prices, we are doing our best to serve you in the best way. That is why we cooperate only with proven manufacturers. This allows us to supply fresh, high-quality, environmentally friendly beef and other products to the market. Moreover, BFG General Trading LLC is committed to its customers and complies with all rules and regulations for frozen and chilled products. It gives us an opportunity to sell beef and veal meat in large quantities right away after the client’s request. At the same time, we guarantee the quality and freshness of our raw products.
Other thing is that our company has well-thought-out logistic schemes, which makes it possible to quickly fulfill orders for the delivery of beef (wholesale) and at the same time exclude damage to meat during transportation.
Australian Meat
Lamb: BFG offers a collection of top-quality Australian lamb, including the Dorper and White Suffolk varieties, known for their distinctive taste and tenderness. These premium dining experiences showcase the rich flavors and tenderness of Australian lamb.
US Meat
Poultry: Chicken and turkey dominate the US poultry landscape, with a focus on large-scale production to meet the demands of a meat-loving nation. A wide array of breeds and qualities adds depth to the poultry market, showcasing the country's commitment to delivering top-notch products to consumers.
Japanese Meat:
Chicken: Jidori chicken, a traditional breed of Japanese chicken, is celebrated for its exceptional flavor and distinctive texture. BFG Five Star Food Stuff offers premium Japanese meats, ensuring an authentic dining experience with their unique and savory characteristics.
The quality of meat in each country often depends on factors like breeding standards, farming practices, animal welfare, and dietary considerations. While Japan is renowned for its high-quality Wagyu beef and traditional farming methods, the US and Australia also offer a wide range of meat types with varying qualities based on consumer preferences and production methods.
It’s essential to consider factors like grading systems, farming practices, and personal preferences when selecting meat products from these countries.
AUSTRALIAN PRIME BEEF
Our Australian Prime Grain fed meat is from genetically superior British bred cattle to help ensure our grain fed beef is exceptional. With a minimum of 150 days grain feeding, the beef is processed at our state-of-the-art and export-registered processing establishment in Dandenong with access to most major markets globally. Grain feeding in the southern regions, due to the cooler conditions increases the welfare of the cattle throughout its lifetime at the feedlot, helping to maintain the quality of meat. We have two marbling grades available for the grained prime meat which is MB+2 and MB+4.
AUSTRALIAN WAGYU
Australian Wagyu meat, renowned for its exceptional quality, boasts sumptuous marbling that sets it apart in the world of premium beef. Sourced from Wagyu cattle raised in Australia, this meat showcases intricate fat distribution throughout the muscle fibers, resulting in a tender texture and a melt-in-your-mouth experience. The rich marbling not only enhances the meat’s succulence but also imparts a distinct buttery flavor, making Australian Wagyu a sought-after choice for those who appreciate top-tier beef. Whether enjoyed as steaks, burgers, or other culinary creations, Australian Wagyu with its exquisite marbling promises a gourmet dining experience that elevates the standards of beef indulgence.
AUSTRALIAN ANGUS BEEF
Our A Grade Angus meat is from the Black Angus cattle that can be found roaming the lush green pastures of Victoria, a region internationally renowned for consistently producing high quality beef. Working with trusted accredited farmers, we source naturally grass-fed Black Angus cattle, free from added antibiotics and added hormone growth promotants Our processing facility is close by, with all meat produced in accordance with strict quality protocols and industry standards approved by Aus-meat in Australia and
USDA in the US.
JAPANESE WAGYU
Japanese Wagyu beef is renowned worldwide as a luxurious and exceptionally high-quality type of beef, originating from specific breeds of cattle in Japan. The most famous breeds include the Japanese Black, Japanese Brown (or Red), Japanese Shorthorn, and Japanese Polled. Among these, Japanese Black is the most prevalent and prized for its exceptional meat quality.
What distinguishes Japanese Wagyu beef is its unparalleled marbling, referred to as “sashi” in Japanese. This marbling consists of fine, intricate lines of intramuscular fat that give the meat a unique buttery texture, tenderness, and an extraordinary depth of flavor.
The high degree of marbling in Japanese Wagyu beef is due to various factors, including genetic predisposition, meticulous breeding practices, and specific feeding methods. These cattle often receive special diets, such as a focus on high-energy feed and sometimes even sake mash or beer, to encourage marbling development.
Japanese Wagyu beef is graded meticulously using a unique and rigorous system established by the Japan Meat Grading Association (JMGA). The grading is based on factors like marbling, meat color and brightness, firmness and texture, and the quality of fat. Grades such as A5, the highest possible grade, denote beef with the highest level of marbling and quality.
This beef is considered a delicacy and is prized for its unparalleled taste, tenderness, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Its exclusivity, meticulous production methods, and exceptional eating experience make it one of the most coveted and expensive types of beef globally.
JAPANESE MATSUSAKA
Matsusaka beef is a highly prized and luxurious type of Wagyu beef produced in the Matsusaka region of Mie Prefecture, Japan. It is renowned for its exceptional marbling, tenderness, and rich flavor, making it one of the most sought-after and expensive types of beef in the world.
Key characteristics of Matsusaka beef include:
- Marbling: Matsusaka beef is famous for its incredibly high level of marbling, which refers to the fine veins of intramuscular fat that run through the meat. This marbling contributes to the beef’s tenderness, juiciness, and unique buttery texture.
- Quality: The quality of Matsusaka beef is attributed to the meticulous and highly controlled breeding, raising, and feeding processes. Cattle are often raised in a stress-free environment and fed a carefully crafted diet that includes high-energy feed like barley, corn, and soybeans, contributing to the development of the distinctive fat marbling.
- Grading: Matsusaka beef is subject to strict grading standards, which assess various factors such as meat color, fat color and distribution, and overall meat quality. The highest grades of Matsusaka beef are exceptionally rare and command top prices in the market.
- Limited Production: Matsusaka beef production is limited, and the cattle are typically raised in small numbers, adding to its exclusivity and high market value.
Due to its exquisite quality, Matsusaka beef is often served in top-tier restaurants, where it is prepared and presented with great care to showcase its unique flavor and texture. It’s considered a delicacy and a symbol of premium Japanese beef, alongside other renowned Wagyu varieties like Kobe and Ohmi beef.
MARBELLING GRADES OF AUSTRALIAN MEAT
In Australia, the marbling grades for meat are typically determined using the AUS-MEAT marbling score system. This system categorizes beef based on the amount of intramuscular fat (marbling) present in the meat, which significantly influences its tenderness, juiciness, and flavor. Here are the main marbling grades commonly used in the Australian beef industry:
- MSA Grades 0 – 9: The Meat Standards Australia (MSA) grading system uses a scale from 0 to 9 to rate beef based on predicted eating quality, where higher numbers indicate better eating experiences. While this system doesn’t focus solely on marbling, it considers marbling alongside other factors affecting taste and tenderness.
- AUS-MEAT Marbling Scores: This grading system specifically focuses on marbling levels and provides a score that indicates the amount of intramuscular fat present in the beef. The marbling scores range from 0 (no visible intramuscular fat) to 9 (abundant marbling throughout).
- 0: No marbling visible
- 1: Traces of marbling visible
- 2: Slight marbling present
- 3: Slight to moderate marbling
- 4: Moderate marbling
- 5: Moderate to high marbling
- 6: High marbling
- 7: High to very high marbling
- 8: Very high marbling
- 9: Extremely high marbling
JAPANESE BEEF MARBELLING GRADES
In Japan, beef marbling is graded using a unique and highly detailed system established by the Japan Meat Grading Association (JMGA). This grading system focuses extensively on the marbling, along with other factors, to assess the quality of Japanese beef. The marbling grades are denoted by letters and numbers, with the highest grades representing the most heavily marbled beef:
- Beef Marbling Standard (BMS): This system primarily assesses the amount and quality of marbling in Japanese beef. The marbling score ranges from 1 to 12, with higher scores indicating more abundant and intricate marbling patterns.
- BMS 1 to 3: Low to modest marbling
- BMS 4 to 6: Moderate marbling
- BMS 7 to 9: High marbling
- BMS 10 to 12: Extremely high levels of marbling (considered the highest grade)
Each BMS score is evaluated based on the distribution, color, and overall quality of the intramuscular fat within the beef. The higher BMS scores signify a greater amount of finely distributed, high-quality marbling, resulting in exceptional tenderness and flavor.
The top-tier Japanese Wagyu beef, particularly from the Japanese Black cattle breed, often achieves the highest marbling scores of BMS 10 to 12. This level of marbling is characterized by a high percentage of unsaturated fat, giving the beef its renowned buttery texture and rich taste.
Japanese beef grading, particularly focusing on marbling scores, is crucial for consumers looking for specific qualities in the beef, and it’s also a factor that significantly affects the price and value of Japanese Wagyu beef.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF MEAT CUTS
These beef cuts vary in tenderness, fat content, and ideal cooking methods. Knowing the characteristics of each cut can help in choosing the right one based on personal preference and the desired cooking technique.
